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Minority Lawmakers Unified in Call for Impeachment of POTUS

Only two Presidents of the United States have ever been impeached in history. And if democrats have their way Donald Trump will be the third. Ever since January 20th, Americans have been shocked, angered, applauded, confused, and gone through an array of emotions with Donald Trump at the helm of running our country.

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Getting to the Heart of the Matter: A Look at African Americans Battle with Heart Disease

She felt like she has lost all control is how a then 47-year-old Wanda Walton described her bout with heart disease. With her family in tow, Walton was driving when all of a sudden her left side went numb and she swerved the car off the road. When it happened the second time, her daughter knew something was terribly wrong. Walton’s then husband knew too and he sprung into action taking the wheel of the vehicle and made a beeline straight to the hospital while Walton screamed in pain.

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Mental Health: Don’t Have a Blue Christmas

Once a taboo subject, Mental Health has become one of the most talked about health crisis in recent years. With the increased conversation comes an increase of people seeking help to deal with their own mental health issues. One in every five adults experiences some type of mental health episode in a year according to statistical data collected by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).

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2018 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4

Horses, cows, bulls, and hogs Cowboys, ranchers, singers, and clowns Music, shopping, eating, and big fun The rodeo is all said and done As the many trailers all leave town They’re hitched to the best rides around In trucks as wide and big as Texas They’re tough enough to keep the paces With many brands from which to choose For the next seven days, Ram 1500 is what I cruise

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Tragic Implosion Claims Lives of All Aboard Titanic-Bound Submersible, US Coast Guard Reports

The submersible en route to the Titanic, which went missing on Sunday with five individuals on board, experienced a devastating implosion, resulting in the loss of all lives, according to US Coast Guard Rear Adm. John Mauger on Thursday.

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EPA invites applications to serve on advisory council for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions

Today, March 25, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will be seeking applications to serve on the newly established Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions Advisory Council (HBCU-MSI AC).

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Summer Travel Like a Pro

Basking in the rays of the sun on the white sandy beach overlooking the clear blue water. Relaxing under a blanket of stars scattered in the midnight sky. Letting your cares rollaway while lounging in a hammock on a lazy afternoon. Making memories to last a lifetime while enjoying the company of family and friends.

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Award Winning Film We Grown Now Starring Jurnee Smollett, Lil Rel Howery, S. Epatha Merkerson Ignites Emotions From Viewers Nationwide

Opening ONLY IN THEATERS in New York, Los Angeles & Chicago on April 19, 2024, NATIONWIDE on April 26, 2024

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ighteen-Year-Old Visionary Artist d4vd of Houston, TX, Announces Live Shows

Today, 18-year-old visionary artist d4vd, of Houston, TX, announces his summer headline My House is Not a Home Tour, where he will be playing his largest venues to date, including a stop at Emo's in Austin, TX, on Tuesday, June 18, and South Side Music Hall in Dallas, TX, on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The singer-songwriter announces the tour fresh off the heels of an electrifying surprise set in his hometown of Houston at White Oak Music Hall on Monday night – which sold out minutes upon announcement.

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Cultivating Success: Paris Williams' Journey from Seeds of Opportunity to Culinary Stardom

Opportunities in life are few and far between, so when one arises, seizing it is paramount. For high school senior Paris Jordan Williams, the future seemed uncertain until Prairie View A&M University presented her with an offer she couldn't refuse. The university, renowned as the "producer of productive people," extended a full scholarship to Paris on the condition she pursued agriculture. Little did she know, this gift would blossom into something truly rewarding.

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News Release: GRAMMY® Award-Winning Multi-Platinum Artist Maxwell Announces Shows in Houston (Oct. 18) and Dallas (Oct. 20)

Today, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning multi-platinum artist Maxwell announced The Serenade 2024 North American Tour. Maxwell will be joined by special guest two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B powerhouse Jazmine Sullivan and rising singer-songwriter October London. The Serenade 2024 North American Tour will make a stop at Toyota Center in Houston, TX, on October 18, and at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX, on October 20, 2024.

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Protein ice cream company wins 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition

Rice University hosts world’s largest and richest student startup competition

Ice cream company Protein Pints took home the grand prize at the 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC) April 6 as the best student ventures from top universities across the world competed for prizes in front of nearly 350 angel, venture capital and corporate investors and members of the business community.

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Galveston College Invites High School Girls and Women of All Ages to Attend 2024 Women In Industry Conference on April 3

Women Leaders from ExxonMobil, Worley, Phillips 66, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Turner Industries and Others to Serve as Speakers

Galveston College – along with eight other community colleges which comprise the Texas Gulf Coast Community College Consortium – is inviting high school girls and women of all ages to attend the 2024 Women In Industry Conference on Wednesday, April 3, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CT. Conference attendees will hear from accomplished speakers and panelists, network to build connections, and learn about rewarding careers for women in petrochemical, construction, avionics, biotech, and IT industries.

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Galveston College Invites High School Girls and Women of All Ages to Attend 2024 Women In Industry Conference on April 3

Women Leaders from ExxonMobil, Worley, Phillips 66, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Turner Industries and Others to Serve as Speakers

Galveston College – along with eight other community colleges which comprise the Texas Gulf Coast Community College Consortium – is inviting high school girls and women of all ages to attend the 2024 Women In Industry Conference on Wednesday, April 3, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CT. Conference attendees will hear from accomplished speakers and panelists, network to build connections, and learn about rewarding careers for women in petrochemical, construction, avionics, biotech, and IT industries.

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The Health Museum Celebrates Donate Life Month in April 2024

Learn about Giving the Gift of Life!

Did you know that more than 10,000 Texans are awaiting a life-saving organ transplant and only 60% of adults in Texas are registered organ donors?

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Advocates condemn Texas anti-immigrant law SB4 as legal battles continue

The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, March 19 that Texas law SB4—which would allow law enforcement agents to arrest and jail migrants—could go into effect pending litigation on its constitutionality. Just hours later, the Fifth Circuit restored a hold on the law. These decisions come a day after the Supreme Court blocked the law from going into effect while emergency appeals played out. SB4, which closely mirrors Arizona’s discriminatory “show me your papers” law, criminalizes entry and re-entry, and deputizes state police to arrest people they suspect are undocumented.

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Alley Theatre Presents World Premiere: Thornton Wilder’s The Emporium

Excitement fills the air as the Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre proudly brings to the stage the world premiere of Thornton Wilder’s The Emporium, a thought-provoking play completed from the Pulitzer Prize Winner’s unfinished full-length script. Under the direction of Artistic Director Rob Melrose and completion by Kirk Lynn, this existential journey poses the question: If life is a job interview, do we qualify for our existence?

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Dog Haus Kicks Off April Announcing New Food Promos!

Dog Haus is giving their guests plenty of chances to save this month with promos for National Burrito Day and 4/20!

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XSCAPE & SWV Announce The Queens Of R&B Tour With Special Guests Mýa, Total, And 702

Following a teaser on socials that ignited fervent excitement among fans, the legendary groups XSCAPE and SWV have reunited for The Queens of R&B Tour with support from MÝA, Total, and 702. The Queens Of R&B Tour is a testament to the power of what can be accomplished when women come together with respect, admiration and undeniable talent. It is a celebration of passion, power, resilience and unstoppable ability to exceed expectations.

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Bryson Tiller Announces His 2024 North America Outing ‘The Bryson Tiller Tour’

Today marks a pivotal moment in the world of contemporary R&B and Hip-Hop as Grammy-nominated artist Bryson Tiller announces the upcoming release of his eagerly awaited album, aptly titled Bryson Tiller, along with his upcoming North America tour featuring 30 performances this spring and summer. Scheduled to drop on April 5 via Trapsoul/RCA Records, this album is set to define the next chapter of Tiller’s illustrious career. In a move that’s sure to excite fans across the globe, Tiller has also released the album’s first single, “Calypso,” and revealed the album’s cover art, with pre-orders now officially open HERE.